Outdoor enthusiasts should enjoy a mild and calm weekend be it on the slopes, at the lake or enjoying Las Vegas.
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A chance of morning showers is forecast by the National Weather Service. Mostly cloudy skies should gradually become sunny with a high near 64.
A winter weather advisory was in effect for the Spring Mountains and the Sheep Range, while light rain fell across most of the valley.
The Sunday afternoon high should be near 70, says the National Weather Service.
Snow fell most of the night in the Spring Mountains while much of the Las Vegas Valley saw rainfall.
The nearly week-long storm period delivered 88 inches of snow to the resort in early February.
The west side and central valley received the most precipitation Tuesday while an avalanche danger remained in the Spring Mountains.
Expect to see some rain and snow in Southern Nevada during Super Bowl week, thanks to a “Pineapple Express” that is hitting California.
The recent precipitation should help the valley while snowfall should bolster the region’s vital snowpack.
Up to a quarter-inch of rain fell over most of the valley before tapering off. Delays of more than 3 hours slowed flights before conditions improved.
For those who can afford to plunk down an average of more than $10,000 a seat — the highest for any Super Bowl — some rain gear certainly is affordable.
Wednesday is expected to cloud up in advance of two wet days with up to 16 inches of snow forecast for mountains, says the National Weather Service.
Harry Reid International Airport set a daily heat record Monday. But don’t expect the warmth to last longer than a few days.
“It will be really nice through Tuesday into Wednesday,” said meteorologist John Salmen. “The whole (storm) wave starts up north and works its way toward us during the week.”
Brownstone Canyon, near the Red Rock Canyon visitors center, logged 2.13 inches during the storm for the heaviest rainfall.
Fog and rain dominated the valley Monday, and the nearby mountains saw snow. Harry Reid airport was worst in the nation for flight delays and cancellations.
Light rain was falling mostly across the southeast valley at 5 p.m. Saturday. Snow flurries began after sunset at Lee Canyon and were expected all night.